Hubballi, August 06, 2025: South Western Railway (SWR) has achieved significant growth in freight transportation and revenue during the first four months of the financial year 2025-26, from April to July 2025, reflecting its operational excellence and customer-centric strategies.
During this period, SWR transported a total of 16.27 million tonnes of freight, marking a 15.8% increase compared to 14.05 million tonnes in the same period last year. This 2.22 million tonne surge highlights SWR’s efforts in optimizing operations and strengthening ties with key industries. Major commodities transported include iron ore, which led with 6.41 million tonnes (a 15.8% increase from 5.54 million tonnes last year), steel, which saw the highest growth at 3.54 million tonnes (a 42.1% increase from 2.49 million tonnes), and coal, which rose by 13.4% to 3.32 million tonnes. Raw materials for steel plants recorded the highest percentage increase, rising 51.4% from 0.47 million tonnes to 0.71 million tonnes. Fertilizer loading increased by 12.6% to 0.42 million tonnes, and container freight grew by 29.4% to 0.32 million tonnes.
On the revenue front, SWR reported strong performance across all major streams. Passenger revenue reached ₹1,064 crore, with 59 million passengers traveling compared to 55 million in the same period last year. Coaching services, including parcels and other non-passenger services, generated ₹113 crore, up from ₹107 crore last year. Freight revenue, a key contributor, amounted to ₹1,716 crore, a significant rise from ₹1,387 crore in the previous year, reflecting robust demand and operational efficiency. Miscellaneous revenue from rentals, advertisements, and other sources grew to ₹79 crore from ₹62 crore. Overall, SWR recorded a total revenue of ₹2,972 crore, a ₹338 crore increase from ₹2,634 crore in the corresponding period of 2024.
This consistent and broad-based performance underscores South Western Railway’s commitment to financial prudence, enhanced service delivery, and strategic growth in both freight and passenger sectors.
Press Statement by Dr. Manjunath Kanamadi, Chief Public Relations Officer, South Western Railway, Hubballi.
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